How Do You React to Stress in the Workplace [PhD Certified]

How individuals tolerate stress, instability, and conflict at work varies across a continuum. Some people “roll with the punches” and others have a strong preference for stability. An individual’s style of reactivity is believed by some to be a fundamental personality trait, and may influence their satisfaction at work and in their personal life. Find out what your reaction style is:

Based on the Four Facets of Need for Stability in:Howard, P.J., & Howard J.M. (2001). Professional Manual for the Workplace Big Five Profile (WB5P). Charlotte: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.

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You’ve boss tells you that you made an error at work. What would be your typical reaction to this situation?

I would feel badly but shake it off fairly quickly.

The situation would probably bother me throughout that workweek and then I’d move forward.

I would feel bothered until the situation was resolved or until people were no longer upset.